GCC, Japan Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the joint ministerial meeting between the GCC and Japan  in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the joint ministerial meeting between the GCC and Japan in Riyadh. SPA
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GCC, Japan Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the joint ministerial meeting between the GCC and Japan  in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the joint ministerial meeting between the GCC and Japan in Riyadh. SPA

A joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Japan was held on Thursday at the GCC headquarters in Riyadh.

During the meeting, the GCC Foreign Ministers and their representatives discussed with the Japanese Foreign Minister, Hayashi Yoshimasa, ways to enhance cooperation between Gulf countries and Japan.

They also discussed ways to develop joint work in many fields in order to achieve development and prosperity for their countries and peoples.

The meeting tackled developments in the region and the world, and the efforts exerted to enhance international peace and security and achieve the goals of sustainable development.

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, represented the Kingdom in the meeting, which was also attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multiple International Affairs, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi.



Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Readiness of Agencies to Receive Pilgrims at Arafat

Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Readiness of Agencies to Receive Pilgrims at Arafat. (SPA)
Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Readiness of Agencies to Receive Pilgrims at Arafat. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Readiness of Agencies to Receive Pilgrims at Arafat

Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Readiness of Agencies to Receive Pilgrims at Arafat. (SPA)
Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Readiness of Agencies to Receive Pilgrims at Arafat. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Interior and Supreme Hajj Committee Chairman Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz reviewed the readiness of participating agencies to receive pilgrims at Arafat during this year's Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

During his inspection visit, the minister met with several chairmen of the boards of domestic and international Hajj service companies, emphasizing the importance of coordination between the companies and security agencies to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims.

He stressed strict adherence to the scheduled movement times to Arafat and the stoning rituals in accordance with approved plans, while avoiding any exposure of pilgrims to the risks of heat stress.

Additionally, he inspected several camps that have been prepared and upgraded to receive pilgrims on the Day of Arafat and was briefed on the key services enhanced for this year's Hajj.